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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training

  • 31 May 2023
  • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Zoom
  • 28

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  • For participation in the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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Registration and Payment will be collected on our website. Upon completion of registration on our website, you will be sent a link to create a profile on the Mental Health First Aid Website (CONNECT)

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

What Mental Health First Aid Covers:

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
  • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
  • How to connect the youth with help
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying
  • Blended – Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 4.5- to 5.5-hour, Instructor-led trainingThis Instructor-led Training can be:
    • A video conference on zoom

Number of People: 30 


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Office Phone: 717-221-1022

2551 Walnut Street

Harrisburg, PA 17103



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